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Dr. Andrew Kohn - Optometrist

Dr. Kohn serves as chief optometrist and owner of Wilmette Eye Care.  Originally from the Milwaukee area, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2005.  Dr. Kohn earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2010.  He completed externship training in various settings including Jesse Brown Veterans Hospital in Chicago as well as clinics in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana. He has been caring for patients in the Chicago area ever since.

Dr. Kohn is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.  He is very proud to serve as the president of the Illinois Chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH).  As such, he participates in and organizes local and international eye care clinics that provide care to underserved communities.  His humanitarian work has taken him to Oaxaca, Mexico City, and Honduras in addition to various local sites.  Dr. Kohn also served on the board of directors of the Blind Service Association of Chicago, an organization which works to improve the lives of patients living with severe visual impairments.

In his time away from the practice, Dr. Kohn enjoys spending time with his wife, Jeni, who is also an optometrist, and their dog Miller. He is also passionate about traveling, is a sports fanatic and an avid movie-goer.